What did Matthew Simmons say to Eric Cantona?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. What did Matthew Simmons say to Eric Cantona?
2. When was the Cantona kung fu kick?
3. Did Cantona kick a fan?
4. What did Eric Cantona say about seagulls?
5. Why did Eric Cantona hit a fan?
6. Does Eric Cantona have a wife?
7. Why did Eric Cantona kung fu kick a fan?
8. What does Eric Cantona do now?
9. Where is Eric Cantona now?
10. Where is Peter Schmeichel now?
11. Why did Eric Cantona not play for France?
12. Why did Peter Schmeichel leave United?
13. Is Kasper Schmeichel the son of Peter Schmeichel?
14. Why does Neville not shake Schmeichel?
15. Is Kasper Schmeichel good?
16. Why did Schmeichel leave United for City?
17. Why did Phil Neville leave United?
18. Can Kasper Schmeichel speaking Danish?
19. Why did Neville not shake Schmeichel hand?
20. Is Carragher friends with Neville?

What did Matthew Simmons say to Eric Cantona?

Matthew Simmons was the man who came running down and ended up feeling Cantona's studs thumped on his chest. He was alleged to have told him “F*** off back to France, you French b******” – but Mr Simmons maintains he merely said something along the lines of “it's an early bath for you”.

When was the Cantona kung fu kick?

January 1995 The Frenchman was handed a nine-month suspension from football after kicking Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmonds after being sent off in the clash in January 1995, where he also pleaded guilty to assault and served a community sentence period.

Did Cantona kick a fan?

Eric Cantona has admitted he regrets not kicking Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons harder despite receiving a nine-month ban for his infamous moment of madness.

What did Eric Cantona say about seagulls?

“Eric wrote it out and he checked the meaning of certain words, 'what's the big boat that catches fish? What's the big bird that flies over the sea? '” The completed address, as most football followers will know, was: “When seagulls follow the trawler it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.”

Why did Eric Cantona hit a fan?

That stemmed from a non-negotiable honesty and curiosity about life and his own nature. “Eric had a unique personality,” said Gary Neville, “and didn't give a stuff what anyone else thought of him.” The incident died down fairly quickly on the night.

Does Eric Cantona have a wife?

Rachida Braknim. 2007 Isabelle Ferrerm. Éric Cantona/Ehefrau

Why did Eric Cantona kung fu kick a fan?

Cantona's Kung-Fu kick came after Palace 'fan' Matthew Simmons was alleged to have abused the Frenchman's mother in the crudest way possible, insinuating there was a racial tone to Simmons' verbal assault.

What does Eric Cantona do now?

He is also the face of French lager brand Kronenbourg 1664 and appears in their UK television adverts. Now residing with his family in Portugal it was rumoured at the start of 2020 that he would rejoin former side Man United as a club ambassador however as yet nothing has been confirmed.

Where is Eric Cantona now?

Now residing with his family in Portugal it was rumoured at the start of 2020 that he would rejoin former side Man United as a club ambassador however as yet nothing has been confirmed. In May 2021 Cantona was inducted into the Premier League's Hall of Fame.

Where is Peter Schmeichel now?

Since retiring from playing Schmeichel has mostly worked in the media as a football pundit both in his native Denmark and also for the BBC in England. He has also travelled extensively in his role as ambassador for Manchester United and Carlsberg.

Why did Eric Cantona not play for France?

Cantona has not played for his country since January last year, a week before the assault on a Crystal Palace fan which led to his suspension from the game. ... Cantona was Jacquet's first captain when he took over as national coach two years ago, but in his 49 games for France he has only rarely performed at his best.

Why did Peter Schmeichel leave United?

Schmeichel decided to leave English football at the end of the 1998–99 season, as the gruelling 60-game season, which came with playing with a successful club, was threatening to undermine his high standards at the age of 36.

Is Kasper Schmeichel the son of Peter Schmeichel?

Max Schmeichel Kasper Schmeichel/Söhne

Why does Neville not shake Schmeichel?

Neville, a fierce competitor, has previously revealed that Schmeichel had not been the kindest to him when he broke into the team but it was the fact that the goalkeeper was wearing a City shirt that inspired the snub. ... “Shake hands at the end of the game when you've had the battle,” Neville continued.

Is Kasper Schmeichel good?

Kasper Schmeichel was brilliant as Denmark tried to derail England's Euro 2020 charge. He's a natural leader, agile, a fantastic shot-stopper and has a good record at saving penalties... so is he BETTER than his Euro '92-winning dad Peter? Kasper Schmeichel has long since moved out of the shadow of his father Peter.

Why did Schmeichel leave United for City?

Schmeichel decided to leave English football at the end of the 1998–99 season, as the gruelling 60-game season, which came with playing with a successful club, was threatening to undermine his high standards at the age of 36.

Why did Phil Neville leave United?

He just took me straight to Sir Alex's house, and at that time we decided it was the best thing. "I had a cup of tea, a piece of cake, and we spoke about the next stage of my career, and literally came out of his house and I was no longer a United player. Ultimately, it was probably Gary that instigated the final bit.

Can Kasper Schmeichel speaking Danish?

Having spent most of his childhood living in England due to his father's playing career, Kasper is a native speaker of both Danish and English, the latter of which he speaks with a Northern-English accent.

Why did Neville not shake Schmeichel hand?

Gary Neville, who was United's captain for the derby 16 years ago, blanked Schmeichel when he attempted to shake the right-back's hand as the team's lined up in the tunnel. And even now, Neville defends his decision to snub Schmeichel because it is considered unforgivable for a former United player to play for City.

Is Carragher friends with Neville?

Speaking to TEAMtalk, Liverpool legend Carragher admitted he is a big admirer of former Manchester United star Neville and has enjoyed working with him on Sky. However, he joked their partnership does not extend to a bond away from the cameras. ... We've never been friends and we never will be,” Carragher said.